Sign Of The Times - Major Layoffs At Sega.com Inc.

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Although there's some great PSO news, there's also some pretty bad news.

By IGN Staff

Life is always a trade off - with the good, you get the bad as well. And today, while the official statement of Phantasy Star Online Version 2 being released in the US is great news, there's also some pretty bad news as well. Sega.com Inc., will be dramatically reducing their staff effective today. Here's the official release:

"Sega.com Inc. today announced that the company would be reducing their workforce effective immediately as it focuses its business in accordance with previously announced plans by Sega Corporation. Sega continues to remain committed to SegaNet, the world's first high-speed online console gaming network and ISP, and there will not be any interruption of the SegaNet service as a result of this headcount reduction.

Dreamcast and PC gamers can still play online games using the SegaNet ISP. Sega remains committed to Dreamcast consumers and will continue to pioneer online video gaming through the SegaNet community. Sega will continue to develop unique and breakthrough content, including online games within a platform agnostic business model.

Note, Sega.com is not to be confused with SEGA of America, and while both work together, Sega.com and SEGA of America are two separate companies. While no official word has been given as to how many people have been laid off, sources close to Sega.com estimate about 120 people have been let go. Many IGN editors, including myself, know a few of the people who worked at Sega.com and are sad to hear about their departure. We wish them the best of luck in this difficult situation.